The Thais Gibson Podcast

• The Dismissive and Fearful Avoidant Relationship Dynamic

  Get personalized courses, live webinars & Q&As, and FREE lifetime access to our Attachment Styles & Sex course with a 7-day free trial! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast What happens when a dismissive avoidant and a fearful avoidant are in a relationship? This dynamic can be one of the most intense and emotionally turbulent attachment pairings due to conflicting needs, emotional push-pull behaviors, and deep-rooted fears around intimacy and abandonment. In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, we explore the key challenges, patterns, and strategies for building a healthier connection between these two avoidant attachment styles. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why the fearful avoidant switches between anxious and avoidant behaviors in this pairing ✔️ How the dismissive avoidant’s emotional withdrawal triggers the FA’s fears ✔️ The push-pull cycle and why these relationships feel unstable ✔️ How both partners can meet each other’s emotional needs without overwhelming themselves ✔️ Key communication strategies to break the cycle of conflict and emotional shutdown ✔️ How to bring more security into the relationship for lasting connection If you've ever wondered, “Why does this relationship feel so intense yet so distant at the same time?”, this episode will help you understand the dynamic and how to create a healthier balance between independence and connection. Meet Your Host: Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being. Helpful Resources: 💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎙️ More Podcast Episodes: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read More on Our Blog: https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Podcast Sponsors: 💧 AquaTru – Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier today! Visit AquaTru.com and use code 'THAIS' at checkout. 💰 Rocket Money – Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/THAIS 💼 Indeed – Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility: Indeed.com/THAIS 🌬️ AirDoctor – Get UP TO $300 off air purifiers: airdoctorpro.com and use promo code 'THAIS' 🧠 Headway – Visit makeheadway.com/thais for fun & easy personal growth! 🛡️ NordVPN – Try NordVPN risk-free at nordvpn.com/gibson with a 30-day money-back guarantee! #attachmentstyles #dismissiveavoidant #fearfulavoidant #relationshipdynamics #attachmenttheory #selfhealing #personaldevelopment #relationshipadvice Love this episode? If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue to provide insightful content to help you on your personal development journey. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Introducing Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

  Check out Heather Monahan's Creating Confidence Podcast. Each week, Heather shares techniques and strategies to create your confidence, pursue your dreams and leapfrog the villains you’ll meet along the way. Take your life to the next level and tune into Creating Confidence!

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• Signs No Contact is Working Based on Your Ex’s Attachment Style

  Get personalized courses, live webinars & Q&As, and FREE lifetime access to our Attachment Styles & Sex course with a 7-day free trial! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast How does no contact affect different attachment styles? No contact can be an effective strategy after a breakup, but how it works depends entirely on your ex’s attachment style. While anxious, dismissive avoidant, and fearful avoidant attachment styles all process breakups differently, understanding their patterns can help you navigate your healing journey—and even recognize signs that they may still be thinking about you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant exes respond to no contact ✔️ The timeframes when each attachment style starts processing the breakup ✔️ Why anxious exes reach out quickly, while dismissive avoidants take longer ✔️ Signs your ex is regretting the breakup, missing you, or re-evaluating their decision ✔️ When to extend or break no contact based on their attachment style ✔️ How to use this time to heal and shift into a more secure attachment style If you’ve ever wondered, “Is no contact working?” or “Will my ex reach out?”, this episode will help you understand their attachment-based response and what it means for your relationship dynamics. Meet Your Host: Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being. Helpful Resources: 💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎙️ More Podcast Episodes: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read More on Our Blog: https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Podcast Sponsors: 💧 AquaTru – Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier today! Visit AquaTru.com and use code 'THAIS' at checkout. 💰 Rocket Money – Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/THAIS 💼 Indeed – Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility: Indeed.com/THAIS 🌬️ AirDoctor – Get UP TO $300 off air purifiers: airdoctorpro.com and use promo code 'THAIS' 🧠 Headway – Visit makeheadway.com/thais for fun & easy personal growth! 🛡️ NordVPN – Try NordVPN risk-free at nordvpn.com/gibson with a 30-day money-back guarantee! #attachmentstyles #nobreakupcontact #relationshiprecovery #breakupadvice #attachmenttheory #selfhealing #personaldevelopment #relationshipdynamics Love this episode? If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue to provide insightful content to help you on your personal development journey. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3 Things That Get Every Dismissive Avoidant to Open Up

  Get personalized courses, live webinars & Q&As, and FREE lifetime access to our Attachment Styles & Sex course with a 7-day free trial! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast Dismissive avoidants can seem emotionally shut down—but there is a way in. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship where the other person won’t open up, especially if they’re dismissive avoidant, this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast is for you. Thais shares the top 3 proven ways to gently support a dismissive avoidant in letting down their emotional walls—without pushing, overgiving, or losing yourself in the process. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How asking specific—not general—questions creates space for meaningful sharing ✔️ Why emotional safety and non-judgment are essential to helping a DA open up ✔️ The power of validation, empathy, and simply remembering small details ✔️ How to express your needs without sounding critical or shaming ✔️ The role of acceptance and consistency in building long-term trust ✔️ Why dismissive avoidants often test the waters before becoming emotionally vulnerable If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do to connect with a dismissive avoidant partner—or know if it’s even worth it?”, this episode will offer clear, actionable tools to deepen emotional intimacy and assess relationship alignment. Meet Your Host: Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being. Helpful Resources: 💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎙️ More Podcast Episodes: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read More on Our Blog: https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Podcast Sponsors: 📱 MINT Mobile – Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MINTMOBILE.com/thais 💼 Indeed – Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility: Indeed.com/THAIS #dismissiveavoidant #attachmentstyles #relationshipcommunication #emotionalconnection #datingadvice #selfhealing #attachmenttheory #personaldevelopment Love this episode? If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue to provide insightful content to help you on your personal development journey. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Fearful Avoidant and Anxious Attachment Style Relationship

  Get personalized courses, live webinars & Q&As, and FREE lifetime access to our Attachment Styles & Sex course with a 7-day free trial! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast Why is the anxious + fearful avoidant dynamic so intense—and so difficult to navigate? This powerful pairing is often filled with deep emotional connection, high sensitivity, and equally high volatility. In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais explores the unique challenges and emotional cycles that define this dynamic—and provides clear guidance on how to move toward emotional security and lasting love. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why this dynamic often begins with fireworks but ends in chaos ✔️ The core wounds of both anxious and fearful avoidant attachment styles ✔️ How triggers like abandonment, betrayal, and feeling trapped play out over time ✔️ Unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid—and what to do instead ✔️ How to communicate with vulnerability, validate each other, and avoid conflict escalation ✔️ Concrete tools to self-soothe, break codependent cycles, and build trust ✔️ How to maintain connection even when core wounds are activated If you've been in an anxious/fearful avoidant relationship—or are navigating one now—this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and equipped to move toward a healthier relationship foundation. Meet Your Host: Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being. Helpful Resources: 💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎙️ More Podcast Episodes: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read More on Our Blog: https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Podcast Sponsors: 📱 MINT Mobile – Cut your wireless bill to $15/month at MINTMOBILE.com/thais 💼 Indeed – Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility: Indeed.com/THAIS #attachmentstyles #fearfulavoidant #anxiousattachment #relationshipdynamics #attachmenttheory #selfhealing #personaldevelopment #emotionaltriggers Love this episode? If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue to provide insightful content to help you on your personal development journey. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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